Peru 1758-L JM 1/2 real

This specimen is one of a series struck 1751-60 during the reign of Ferdinand VI (1746-59). It is considered uncommon by Gilboy[1]. As a class, colonial coinage of Peru is much less plentiful than that of Mexico, tho it is more available than the remaining mints. However, Harris[2] noted only one-fifth as many Peruvian half reales of Charles III as that of Mexico, so it can generally be said that these fractionals are scarce.